A Look to the Worlds 6th Biggest Seed Market: India

Abstract

Total acreage is 200 million ha and number of people depend on agriculture and related activities is 600 million in India. Indian seed industry is strong and is 6th in the World. Rainfed dominanted agriculture has deficit of water, energy and labour; higher production costs, low farm profitability, low cropping intensities, unstable and low yields problems related to unpredictable rainfalls, biotic and abiotic stresses, traditional farming practices and low amount of certified seed disttibution. But India is a dynamic country and solving the problems step by step with the help of international investors. Here in this review we take a look to Indian seed market to reveal some opportunities and threats for seed sector investors in this tropical country.